Quick Migration to Azure VMware solution

[ajgball]

Hi Chaps, I know there are some NBD / NFC restrictions and permissions limitations with the Azure VMware Solution.

I wanted to know if quick Migration would work ? - its not mentioned as an issue in https://www.veeam.com/kb4012

Thanks in advance

Alex

[HannesK]

Hello,

its not mentioned as an issue in https://www.veeam.com/kb4012

yes, otherwise it would be listed as an issue, right?

Sure, HotAdd must be used as described in the KB article

Best regards,
Hannes

[ajgball]

Thanks Hannes, I have one more question......
In my scenario I would like to restore into the AVS solution from a Hyper-V backup. It states in the KB that " restore functionality that requires conversion may need to be staged to on-premises VMware infrastructure first as NFC / NBD is not accessible on AVS."

Can I do a direct restore to AVS ?
Is there a way to get around the staging it on-premise ?

Thanks In advance

Alex

[HannesK]

Hello,
restore from Hyper-V to VMware works with Instant VM recovery via NFS. NFS is blocked in the cloud offerings of VMware... so the way would be on-prem instant recovery and then migrate to cloud.

Best regards,
Hannes

[ajgball]

Thank you again Hannes, Microsoft are now supporting Azure Netapp NFS mounts to the "AVS" - https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updat ... ming-soon/ - so I wonder if NFS will work but its just not supported. I guess I will just have to give it a try.

Alex

[johan.h]

Just a quick note here, we updated our AVS support statement https://www.veeam.com/kb4012, and Azure NetApp Files with NFS is now supported. However Instant VM Recovery using an NFS mount from Veeam still is unsupported by AVS.

[yashpateltech]

The response from HannesK, a Product Manager, indicates that there are no known issues mentioned in the Veeam knowledge base article (https://www.veeam.com/kb4012) regarding Quick Migration and its use in conjunction with Azure VMware Solution. Therefore, it suggests that Quick Migration should work fine in this scenario.

However, it's important to note that the response also states that HotAdd must be used as described in the mentioned KB article. HotAdd is a Veeam feature that enables data transport during migration. By following the recommended instructions in the KB article, users can ensure a smooth migration process.

If you are planning to use Quick Migration with Azure VMware Solution, I recommend reviewing the Veeam knowledge base article and any relevant documentation from Azure and Veeam to ensure you have the latest and most accurate information for your migration project.

Yash Patel
Azure Migration Services

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